Emry, Lurker of the Loch (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Rank #426
44decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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Sewer-veillance Cam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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Mirran Spy
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Foundry Inspector
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Riddlesmith
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
55%synergy
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66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
55%synergy
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Counterspell
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Negate
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Trinket Mage
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Codex Shredder
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Chakram Retriever
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Fabricate
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Millikin
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Diligent Excavator
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Tribute Mage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Memnite
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Transplant Theorist
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Steel Overseer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Corridor Monitor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Grand Architect
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Golem
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
High Tide
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Disruption Protocol
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Retraction Helix
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wash Away
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Unsubstantiate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Defabricate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Curate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Foil
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Dizzy Spell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Engulf the Shore
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Reshape
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Recall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Moonsilver Key
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Welding Jar
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Everflowing Well
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Altar of the Brood
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Fountainport Bell
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Dermotaxi
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Trading Post
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Brainstone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Essence Anchor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Orazca Puzzle-Door
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stone of Erech
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Millstone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Intruder Alarm
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Freed from the Real
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Tolaria West
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Mind Stone
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Basalt Monolith
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Golden Egg
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Barbed Sextant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Conduit Pylons
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy